MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ANALYTICS
In as little as 18 months, our online Master of Science in Business Analytics degree (MSBA) will expand your expertise in the latest analytics technologies, applications and business practices while also preparing you to advance your business career.
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business world, you need the skills to collect and analyze data, and transform it into actionable intelligence. Among the top online graduate business programs in the nation, Villanova’s MSBA degree gives you the competitive advantage to make better data-driven business decisions.
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TOP-RANKED
- Ranked as the 28th-best online graduate business program in the nation, Villanova University's Master of Business Analytics degree offers a dynamic curriculum and proven career success for its graduates. It is designed to prepare students for success in the fast-paced and constantly evolving field of business analytics.
INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM
- Our curriculum combines foundational business knowledge with cutting-edge data analytics techniques, providing students with a unique skill set that is highly sought after in today's job market.
100% ONLINE
- This 100% online program is tailored to meet the needs of working professionals. Coursework covers a wide range of topics, including data mining, predictive analytics, machine learning, and big data management. Students will also work on real-world projects, giving them hands-on experience applying analytics techniques to solve business problems.
THE NOVA NETWORK
- Graduates of Villanova's MSBA degree have a proven track record of success in a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology. Villanova also boasts a strong alumni network, the Nova Network, providing students with valuable connections and resources for advancing their careers.
ACTIONABLE & INTELLIGENT CURRICULUM
Why earn a Master of Science in Business Analytics degree over a data analytics certificate?
Our online MSBA is custom designed to meet evolving business needs, allowing for deeper learning compared to an analytics certificate. The 30-credit online Master of Science in Business Analytics program ensures students learn the necessary data skills to succeed across the data science and analytics spectrum, including actionable classes in database management, business intelligence, and predictive and prescriptive modeling.
With guidance from senior business executives and faculty members, each course in our MSBA curriculum addresses the skills that organizations most urgently need. The result is a comprehensive curricular approach that delivers the whole continuum of intelligent business analytics — from data collection and analysis through implementation and application.
ENGAGING 100% ONLINE
Ranked as the 28th-best online graduate business program in the country, Villanova University's Master of Business Analytics degree offers learning and career support and is designed for the working professional to complete their degree in as little as 18 months.
Our MSBA courses are taught completely online, allowing you the flexibility to learn when your schedule allows. Many online MSBA classes are held asynchronously in the evenings, featuring live instruction each week while encouraging real-time discussions and feedback from faculty and peers. Faculty supplement their curriculum with recorded presentations, discussion forums, and interactive case studies to ensure students gain a thorough understanding of the course content. .
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EXPERT FACULTY AND INDUSTRY SUPPORT
Our Master of Science in Business Analytics is led by world-class faculty who have real-world expertise in business, analytics, statistics, mathematics and computer science. The program is also supported by the Center for Business Analytics, one of Villanova School of Business’ six Centers of Excellence. The Center is governed by an impressive group of industry executives from companies including Exelon, Bank of America, IBM, SAP, Campbell Soup Company, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Janssen Healthcare Innovation (Johnson & Johnson) and more. As a Villanova MSBA student, you will gain industry-ready experience by partnering with a Center organization on a final capstone project to solve real-world business strategy problems.
“All my experiences in the real-world working as a data scientist comes directly into the classroom where I teach analytics. So, the process of taking data and using it to make better decisions is directly brought into the classroom.” –David Anderson, Ph.D.,The Michele and Christopher Iannaccone ’91 Associate Professor, Management & Operations - MSBA Faculty Director
"The program has allowed me to move into a role where I am a Data Analytics Manager currently building an analytics program from the ground up. I have been able to leverage and build upon many of the skills gained during my time at Villanova, and I now have a very strong foundation of skills for continuing to advance my career after graduation." - Ethan Gobin, Current MSBA Student